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Italian-Style Rolls

Total Time

2hrs22mins

Prep 2 hrs

Cook 22 mins

I have made these buns many times, there wonderful with a pasta dinner, they bake out beautifully with a crispy light golden crust, you will get 8 large buns with this recipe! If you reside in the U.S. then use all bread flour, Canadian residents may use all-purpose flour --- I most always add in 1-1/2 cups of finely cubed cheddar towards the end of kneading, it really adds flavor to these buns

When the yeast has proofed add to the bowl along with 3/4 cup warm water.

Start kneading adding in more flour only if needed (total kneading time should take about 8 minutes) do not add in too much flour or the buns will be heavy, when finished kneading the dough should feel soft but semi-sticky and smooth and should stick to your hands only slightly when removing from the bowl.

Remove the dough to a very lightly flour-dusted surface; cover with clean tea towel and let rest 5 minutes.

Shape into a ball (the dough will come together nicely after resting).

Place into a large greased deep glass bowl.

Cover and let rise for about 60-90 minutes.

To check if the dough is ready to be punched down, very gently stick two fingers about 1/2-inch into the dough, the dough is ready when the finger marks remain.

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I made these soft and yummy yeast rolls last night by hand and everyone loved them. I went by directions exactly and the only flour I added was to the surface and when I cut and rolled dough into ball like shapes. These had a wonderfully light flavor that can easily be seasoned to go with various meals. Thanks for the recipe.

I very much enjoyed this recipe...I bake my own bread quite often and desired a decadent roll aside from my usual to accompany my Easter dinner, Yes I did use AP flour and also used the 3T butter...the dough was easily workable..soft..gorgeous..perfect. I did divide into 16 balls...and also buttered my baking sheet and dusted with cornmeal. The bottoms of the rolls became a crunchy gold delight. Let me say that the flavor this recipe exuded was amazing. No added butter at serving time even needed. That to me is perfection in a roll!! Thx much!